| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $165.62 | 4.745% | $173.4787 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.68 | 5.430% | $140.9388 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.91 | 7.198% | $143.5488 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.64 | 3.443% | $31.6949 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.32 | 10.315% | $180.1665 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.64 | 7.521% | $106.0587 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.38 | 5.242% | $244.5614 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.19 | $1,020.4478 | $1,020.45 | $1,020.45 | $1,020.50 | |